Storex SlimBox User manual

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SECURITY INFORMATION
This device was designed and built in order to guarantee your safety. The safety mecanisms
implemented in the product will protect you if you observe the following installation, use and
troubleshooting procedures:
-Please carefully read and follow the following instructions before handling and installing your
device,
-Keep these instructions for further reference.
GÉNÉRAL INFORMATION
-Don't shake the reader as this may damage the product,
-Only use components and accessories (power supply...) recommended by the manufacturer,
-Don't move the device while it is working.
SAFETY
-In order to avoid fires or electrical shocks, don't place the device near objects contining liquid,
-If a heavy object or some liquid were to fall on the device, unplug it immediately and have it
checked by a qualified party before using it again.
-While functioning, the box's surface produces heat; consequently, place the product on a flat
and hard surface and avoid covering it or placing anything over it.
PRODUCT'S POWER SUPPLY
-If you don't plan to use the product for an extended period of time or if a storm occurs, unplug
the device from the wall socket by handling the plug itself, not by pulling on the cable,
-The power adaptor provided is specific to the product. Using another adaptor could damage the
product or cause accidents.
PLACING THE PRODUCT
-Place the device away from high attraction equipment such as microwaves, speakers...
-Place your product in a sufficiently ventilated place and on a flat and hard surface in order to
disperse the heat produced by the device.
CLEANING
-Never open the product to clean it or the guarantee will be void,
-Unplug the product from the wall socket before cleaning it,
-Clean the product's surface as well as the remote control with a soft and dry cloth. Never use
rough materials, scourer powder or solvents such as alcohol or spirits.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
-All troubleshooting should be dealt with by qualified parties. This can be necessary in several
cases, such as: damaged plug or power cable, liquid spillt on the product, introduction of small
objects into the product, exposure to rain or dampness, functioning fault, accidental drop…
IMPORTANT POINT
Warning: This product allows the display of a still video image or a screen image on your television
screen for an undetermined period of time. Displaying a still video image or a screen image on your
television screen during an extended period of time can cause damage to your television screen.
Plasma screen televisions and projector screens are particularly sensitive.
SAFETY – ENVIRONMENT
Your STOREX product has been laboratory tested; it complies to European guidelines
corresponding to the CE labelling in force at the time of its launch.
Your STOREX product's components are tracable; this demonstrates the product's
compliance to environmental guidelines (RoHS) in force at the time of its launch.
Once the product has reached the end of its lifespan, don't throw it in a dustbin. Return it to
the retailer or bring it to a rubbish heap, to ensure the product is properly disposed of via a
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) channel.
Your STOREX product has been prepared, tested and packaged in a French
company, ISO9001 : 2000 certified by an annual audit performed by a qualified
person from Bureau Véritas Certification.
PACKAGE' S CONTENTS
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PLEASE NOTE: Keep the original packaging, should you need to return your product for repair or
maintenance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 6
MAIN FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 6
PRODUCT DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 7
FRONT PANEL.......................................................................................................................... 7
REAR PANEL............................................................................................................................ 7
SIDE...................................................................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL DETAILS ...................................................................................................... 8
CONNECTING THE "SLIMBOX" GATEWAY TO THE TV ................................................................... 10
CONNECTING A PERIPHERAL TO YOUR "SLIMBOX" ............................................................................ 11
READING A FILE .................................................................................................................... 12
READING FROM A MEMORY CARD ............................................................................................ 13
SHORTCUT BAR..................................................................................................................... 14
"SLIMBOX" SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 15
Wireless network (WIFI) ......................................................................................................... 16
TERMS OF GUARANTEE........................................................................................................... 19
STOREX WEBSITE.................................................................................................................. 20
GUARANTEE REGISTRATION.................................................................................................... 20

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INTRODUCTION
Your "SlimBox" is a multimedia gateway allowing you to watch photos and videos in high definition, or
listen to music.
OPERATION
- Once connected to the TV, you can watch multimedia files from your USB peripheral or SD/MMC
memory card in high definition on your "SlimBox".
- Connected to the network, the "SlimBox" gateway will allow you to view your multimedia content in
high definition.
MAIN FEATURES
- USB Host connexions (x2) and SD/MMC card reader.
- Video connexions: Composite and HDMI
- Audio connexions: Optical and Coaxial
- Power supply INPUT : ~100V - 240V
50-60Hz 0.6A
OUTPUT : 12.0V
2000mA
- Supported formats - Vidéo :Avi, Rmvb, Ts, Vob, Mkv, Mov
- Audio : MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, OGG
- Photo : BMP, JPEG, TIF, GIF and PNG

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PRODUCT DETAILS
FRONT PANEL
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1. INFRA-RED RECEIVER
REAR PANEL
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1. DC IN 12V: To connect the power adaptor.
2. OPTICAL: To connect an optical cable (from your SlimBox to your audio amplifier).
3. LAN: To connect an Ethernet cable (from your SlimBox to your router).
4. COAXIAL: To connect a coaxial cable (from your SlimBox to your audio amplifier).
5. AV TV: To connect your SlimBox to your TV using the provided AV cable.
6. HDMI: To connect a HDMI cable (from your SlimBox to your TV).
7. USB HOST: To connect a USB peripheral (USB stick, external hard drive or WiFi USB stick).
SIDE
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1. SD/MMC: To connect an SD or MMC memory card
2. USB HOST: To connect a USB peripheral (USB stick, external hard drive or WiFi USB stick).

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REMOTE CONTROL DETAILS
REAL REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD NUMBERING

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No. TOUCHE FONCTION
1 TASKBAR Allows the user to call the shortcut bar while viewing a file.
2 STANDBY Turning the SlimBox on/off
3 MUTE Allows the user to activate/deactivate the sound.
4
DIRECTIONNAL
PAD
CONFIRM
Allows the user to browse between the different files and folders.
Allows the user to confirm their selection or to launch the reading of a
file.
5 EXIT Allows the user to exit/return to the previous page.
6 HOME Allows the user to directly access the main page.
7 VOL+/VOL- Allows the user to increase/decrease the volume.
8/10 NEXT/PREV
1. Skips to the next page while browsing media files.
2. Skips to the next page while reading media files.
1. Returns to the previous page while browsing media files.
2. Returns to the previous page while reading media files.
10 STOP Stops media reading.
11 GOTO Allows the user to go to a specific point (Time).
12 AUDIO Allows the user to select an audio track.
13 SUBTITLE Allows the user to display the subtitle modification window.
14 COPY Allows the user to activate the "COPY" option.
15 SETUP Allows the user to directly access the setup page.
16 DEVICE Allows the user to modify the reading peripheral.
17 REPEAT Vidéo and Music: Repeats the current file or repeats all the files in the
directory or cancels the repetition function.
18 4:3/16:9 Allows the user to switch the display mode between 4:3PS, 4:3LB and
16:9.
19 VIDEO OUT Allows the user to switch between the different video display modes.
20 MOVIE Allows the user to directly access the "VIDEO" page.
21 MUSIC Allows the user to directly access the "MUSIC" page.
22 PHOTO Allows the user to directly access the "PHOTO" page.
23 NETWORK Allows the user to access the web services page.
24 FILE Allows the user to directly access the file explorer.
25 FLASH Allows the user to directly access the "FLASH" page.

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CONNECTING THE "SLIMBOX" GATEWAY TO THE TV
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1. Connect one end of your AV cable behind the product and the other end to the TV (see diagram
above), normally a diagram will guide you (AV1, AV2, EXT1, EXT2…) once connected to the
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2. Connect one end of your HDMI cable behind the product and the other end to the TV (see
diagram above), normally a diagram will guide you (AV1, AV2, EXT1, EXT2…) once connected to
the TV.
3. Connect the power adaptor to the "SlimBox" and switch the commuter (under the product) to
ON.
4. Press the "Standby" key on your remote control.
5. The homepage menu appears after a few seconds.
TV rear view
AV CableHDMI Cable
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